Congress Archives - 天美视频 /category/congress/ 天美视频 - Investigative Reporting Tue, 26 Nov 2024 01:56:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 Beth Fukumoto: We Can Stop Terrorist Money Without Hurting Legit Nonprofits /2024/11/beth-fukumoto-we-can-stop-terrorist-money-without-hurting-legit-nonprofits/ Tue, 26 Nov 2024 10:01:00 +0000 /?p=1683594

Hawaii's congressional representatives split on the bill. Ed Case supported it, Jill Tokuda opposed.

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Hawaii's congressional representatives split on the bill. Ed Case supported it, Jill Tokuda opposed.

]]> Members Of Congress Question Response To Maui Disaster /2024/09/members-of-congress-question-response-to-maui-disaster/ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 05:45:27 +0000 /?p=1670069

At an oversight hearing, Mayor Richard Bissen said the county's "main policy is to put the same people back in the same homes on the same lands.鈥

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At an oversight hearing, Mayor Richard Bissen said the county's "main policy is to put the same people back in the same homes on the same lands.鈥

]]> More Like Cops Than Clerks? 911 Dispatchers Push For Recognition As First Responders /2024/05/more-like-cops-than-clerks-911-dispatchers-push-for-recognition-as-first-responders/ Wed, 01 May 2024 10:01:00 +0000 /?p=1644235

A bill before Congress would remove the clerical label and classify dispatchers as a "protective service occupation," empowering them to negotiate for better pay and benefits.

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A bill before Congress would remove the clerical label and classify dispatchers as a "protective service occupation," empowering them to negotiate for better pay and benefits.

]]> Beth Fukumoto: Hawaii’s Need For Friends Fuels Congresswoman’s Charm Initiative /2024/04/beth-fukumoto-hawaiis-need-for-friends-fuels-congresswomans-charm-initiative/ Sun, 28 Apr 2024 10:01:00 +0000 /?p=1644159

From boxes of chocolates to forays across the political aisle, Rep. Jill Tokuda tries to bridge divides.

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From boxes of chocolates to forays across the political aisle, Rep. Jill Tokuda tries to bridge divides.

]]> Hirono Posts Solid Fundraising Numbers In Reelection Bid /2024/02/hirono-posts-solid-fundraising-numbers-in-reelection-bid/ Fri, 02 Feb 2024 10:01:00 +0000 /?p=1625989

She currently faces a minor GOP opponent in 2024 while Reps. Ed Case and Jill Tokuda are so far unopposed.

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She currently faces a minor GOP opponent in 2024 while Reps. Ed Case and Jill Tokuda are so far unopposed.

]]> Red Hill Health Study, Billions Of Dollars Included In Latest Defense Bill Passed By Congress /2023/12/red-hill-health-study-billions-of-dollars-included-in-latest-defense-bill-passed-by-congress/ Thu, 14 Dec 2023 19:33:10 +0000 /?p=1614716

The National Defense Authorization Act includes at least $1.7 billion for military projects in Hawaii as well as several provisions aimed at repairing relationships with the local community.

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The National Defense Authorization Act includes at least $1.7 billion for military projects in Hawaii as well as several provisions aimed at repairing relationships with the local community.

]]> Hirono Backs Bipartisan Bill To Crack Down On Cockfighting /beat/hirono-backs-bipartisan-bill-to-crack-down-on-cockfighting/ Sat, 09 Dec 2023 00:21:06 +0000 /?post_type=beat&p=1613206

The Hawaii senator is the only member of Hawaii鈥檚 congressional delegation to support the legislation, which has support in the House and Senate.

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The Hawaii senator is the only member of Hawaii鈥檚 congressional delegation to support the legislation, which has support in the House and Senate.

]]> A Historic Vote: Senate Confirms First Native Hawaiian Woman As US District Court Judge /beat/a-historic-vote-senate-confirms-first-native-hawaiian-woman-as-us-district-court-judge/ Thu, 30 Nov 2023 18:39:46 +0000 /?post_type=beat&p=1611262

Shanlyn Park, a former federal defender and current state court judge, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in a bipartisan vote.

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Shanlyn Park, a former federal defender and current state court judge, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in a bipartisan vote.

]]> US Senate Confirms Miske Prosecutor To Federal Bench /beat/us-senate-confirms-miske-prosecutor-to-federal-bench/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 22:54:59 +0000 /?post_type=beat&p=1611091

Micah Smith started working in the U.S. Attorney鈥檚 Office in Hawaii in 2018 and has handled some of the state鈥檚 highest profile criminal cases.

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Micah Smith started working in the U.S. Attorney鈥檚 Office in Hawaii in 2018 and has handled some of the state鈥檚 highest profile criminal cases.

]]> Schatz: 鈥楢 Lot Of People Are Going To Be Forced To Leave Maui鈥 /beat/schatz-a-lot-of-people-are-going-to-be-forced-to-leave-maui/ Wed, 08 Nov 2023 19:26:59 +0000 /?post_type=beat&p=1605859

Hawaii鈥檚 senior senator worries that victims of the wildfires will leave the islands. He wants the federal government to help make sure that doesn鈥檛 happen.

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Hawaii鈥檚 senior senator worries that victims of the wildfires will leave the islands. He wants the federal government to help make sure that doesn鈥檛 happen.

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